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Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia

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Rochester, MN

Application portal & deadline verified against the official program source.

Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3.3
Minimum science GPA
3
Considers last-60 GPA
No
Minimum ICU experience
24 months
GRE required
No

Applying

Where the application goes, what it asks for, and when it's due.
Application deadline
2026-10-01
Annual deadline
06-01
Rolling admissions
No
Applies through NursingCAS
Yes
Application portal
nursingcas
Letters required
3
Letters from
CRNA or anesthesiologist, ICU supervisor, professional
Letter from a CRNA
Yes
Interview format
Panel
Interview held
In-Person

The program

What you're signing up for.
Degree
DNAP
DNAP offered
No
Length
39 months
Format
In-Person
Cohort size
10
Simulation lab
No

Cost & outcomes

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition (total)
$60,000
Stipend available
No
Board pass rate
100%
Acceptance rate
5%

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia — frequently asked

What GPA does Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia require?

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia lists a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 and a science GPA of at least 3.0. Minimums are a floor, not a target — admitted applicants are frequently above them, so treat the stated number as the bar to clear rather than the goal.

How much ICU experience does Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia require?

At least 24 months of critical-care experience. Most programs want that experience to be recent, in an adult ICU, and at high acuity — the unit you work in usually matters as much as the number of months.

Does Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia require the GRE or CCRN?

On the data we have, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia does not require the GRE. Requirements change between cycles — confirm on the program's official page before you rely on it.

How long is the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia program?

About 39 months of full-time study, awarding the DNAP. Nurse anesthesia programs are front-loaded and clinically intense; most discourage working during the program.

How much does Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia cost?

Roughly $60k in total tuition on the figures we have, before fees and living costs. Because most students can't work much during the program, budget for living expenses across the full length as well.

When is the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia application deadline?

The deadline on file is 2026-10-01. Deadlines shift year to year — always verify the current cycle on the program's own page.

Requirements change between cycles — always confirm on the program's official page before you apply.